Tag: Cambridge Analytica
The EU ePrivacy saga: no political will to protect users’ rights
In the European Union, the reform of ePrivacy legislation has stalled, yet there has never been more need for increased online privacy protections. Where do we go from here?
Foremost privacy experts convene for D.C.’s Data Privacy Summit
Leading thinkers in law, technology, and policy will gather this week in Washington, D.C. to discuss how to protect privacy in the digital age.
AI and disinformation: our contribution at UNESCO’s Mobile Learning Week
As part of a workshop for UNESCO’s annual Mobile Learning Week, we advocated for an evidence-based approach to AI and disinformation that respects human rights.
Taking it to the states: Access Now supports digital rights at the state level in the U.S.
State and local governments are arming us with legal protections against the harmful data practices that hurt human rights. We want to recognize and support that work.
User privacy loses out again: it is time for the U.S. to act
The revelation that Facebook gave tech giants even more access to people’s data than it has disclosed to the public or members of the U.S. Congress shows (yet again) the necessity of comprehensive federal privacy laws in the U.S.
Your data used against you: reports of manipulation on WhatsApp ahead of Brazil’s election
Ahead of presidential elections on Sunday, Brazil is experiencing a scandal involving misuse of data for political manipulation. How do we protect users’ rights and defend free democratic discourse?
The breachbook chronicles: FAQ on Facebook’s latest privacy debacle
Here’s what you should know about the latest Facebook breach, and what the company should do now to restore trust.
Google’s failure to disclose data sharing incident breaches users’ trust
Regardless of the legal standards at play in this incident, it is imperative that users are notified of any security breach that may implicate our rights and interests. Google failed to do that.
Lo bueno, lo malo y lo mejorable: Nuevo proyecto de ley de protección de datos en Argentina
Access Now presenta un estudio que compara dicho proyecto con el GDPR en base a nuestra Guía para los legisladores sobre qué hacer y qué no en materia de protección de datos.
Access Now calls for global independent audit of Facebook data practices
Facebook must engage in deeper review and reform of its practices, and lawmakers must take action to ensure our rights are protected.